Exciting Semester

This is my final semester in college. It is a little bit scary going into your spring semester with only minimal prospects of a job.  I am going to try not to do what a lot of people do…wish the time away worrying about the future.  I have to say that I'm very excited about this semester.  I am taking three very interesting classes; Real Estate Value Creation, Current Topics in Financial Management, and an Independent Study in which I am going to try to launch a business by the end of the semester (4 months away).  This will be a very exhilarating semester for me, and I am glad to take full advantage of everything the college has to offer; not just classes but also the workout facilities, the sports teams and of course the social life. 

That being said, why not take a look over your life and think about some of the things you may take for granted because you are worrying about what may or may not happen.  I don't like the expression "Live in the Moment" because that goes against our natural inclination, we are hunter-gatherers, and we like plan for the future.  However, sometimes we're so focused on what lies around the corner, we neglect to appreciate what we have right now.  The truth is, unfortunately, that sometimes we don't truly see things, until they are gone.  So take a moment and think about some things that you currently overlook and don't take full advantage of: a gym membership, a club you joined, or a sports team that you sometimes skip out on.  While you're reflecting and evaluating your life, why not think about things you sometimes take for granted: your husband/wife, your children's art work, or your next-door neighbor.  Take a moment to be grateful for what you have right now.  I guarantee if you lend a helping hand to someone, it will come back ten-fold to you.  Remember, don't wait until it's gone to fully value something, be thankful for what you have every day.  Let me know some things that you are grateful for, if you can't think of anything off the bat be thankful for the internet connection / computer you have in front of you giving you the ability to read this.